Dartmouth Engineering Financial Aid

Funding Your Engineering Degree

Take advantage of financial aid options, such as scholarships, fellowships, external funding, and more to cover the cost of your Dartmouth Engineering education.

Undergraduate Financial Aid

As an undergraduate engineering student at Dartmouth, you’ll first earn the Bachelor of Arts (AB) degree in engineering sciences before the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree. Many students earn both the AB and BE degrees in four years while others add a fifth year of study.

Aid for the AB or combined AB/BE

If you’re pursuing the AB or the combined AB and BE within four years, apply for aid through Dartmouth’s Office of Financial Aid. The Dartmouth financial aid team will guide you through the process and help you explore the various funding opportunities available to you, such as grants and scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

Aid for the fifth-year BE

If you’re adding a fifth year to complete your BE, you may be eligible for need-based aid in the form of a partial tuition scholarship from Thayer, hourly employment as a teaching assistant or other roles, fellowships, and loans. To apply, complete the online CSS Profile Application form (Dartmouth CSS Code: 3351) indicating your year in college as "5th or more undergrad" by April 30.

Questions?

Contact Dartmouth Financial Aid at financial.aid@dartmouth.edu or (603) 646-2451.

Graduate Financial Aid

Dartmouth Engineering is committed to making your graduate education as accessible as possible. If you have questions or need help navigating the financial aid process, please email Candace Potter, Graduate Admissions & Financial Aid Administrator at candace.s.potter@dartmouth.edu.

  • Master of Engineering (MEng)

    MEng students—except for online MEng students—are eligible for need-based aid that can cover up to 40% of your tuition. When you fill out your graduate program application, be sure to indicate if you’re at all considering applying for financial aid in order to facilitate the process if you decide for sure at a later date. This indication will not affect the processing of your application or the admissions decision. To apply, make sure to fill out the CSS Profile (Dartmouth CSS Code: 3351) when you submit your application or shortly after but no later than the application deadlines indicating your year in college as "1st-year grad/prof."

    Additionally, both on-campus and online MEng students are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only) to determine your eligibility for grants, work-study programs, and federal student loans.

    Learn more about the MEng degree program.

  • Master of Engineering Management (MEM)

    As an MEM student at Thayer, you’re eligible to apply for need-based aid that can cover up to 40% of your tuition. When you fill out your graduate program application please indicate if you’re interested in, or considering, applying for financial aid. This won’t affect your admissions process or commit you to anything, but it’s important for us to know up-front if you might be interested in financial aid. If you are, make sure to fill out the CSS Profile (Dartmouth CSS Code: 3351) when you submit your graduate program application or shortly after but no later than the admissions notification dates indicating your year in college as "1st-year grad/prof."

    Additionally, you’re encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only) to determine your eligibility for grants, work-study programs, and federal student loans.

    Learn more about the MEM degree program.

  • Master of Science (MS)

    MS degree students can be fully funded through research grants and fellowships, which include a stipend, if you are admitted under the guidance of a faculty member, who sponsors and mentors you throughout a multiyear research project in their lab. With faculty member support, there’s no need for you to apply for financial aid. Please reach out to the faculty member(s) you're interested in working with.

    Learn more about the MS degree program.

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    As a PhD student, you are fully funded through research grants and fellowships, which include a stipend. You are admitted under the guidance of a faculty member who sponsors and mentors you throughout a multiyear research project in their lab. Therefore, there’s no need for you to apply for financial aid.

    If you are admitted into the PhD Innovation Program you can receive up to $10K per year in additional funding for research starting in your third year. This program provides an excellent opportunity to supplement your research with entrepreneurial skills. Please reach out to the faculty member(s) you're interested in working with.

    Learn more about the PhD degree program.

  • Bachelor of Engineering (BE) + Master of Engineering Management (MEM)

    If you’re a current Dartmouth BE student applying to the MEM program, you may be eligible for need-based “BE aid” (for BE-eligible terms) such as a partial-tuition scholarship, hourly employment as a teaching assistant or in other roles, fellowships, and loans. To apply, complete the online CSS Profile Application form (Dartmouth CSS Code: 3351) indicating your year in college as "5th or more undergrad" by April 30.

    Additionally, you’re encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only) to determine your eligibility for grants, work-study programs, and federal student loans.

    If you’re planning to complete BE and MEM degree requirements simultaneously, be sure to submit a BE program plan with your MEM application. For the time you are completing the BE requirements (generally 1–3 terms), Thayer will grant whichever aid is higher, BE or MEM.

  • Bachelor of Engineering (BE) + Master of Science (MS)

    If you’re a current Dartmouth BE student applying to the MS program, you may be eligible for need-based “BE aid” (for BE-eligible terms) such as a partial-tuition scholarship, hourly employment as a teaching assistant or in other roles, fellowships, and loans. Your eligibility is determined through the CSS Profile (Dartmouth CSS Code: 3351) and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only .

    If you’re planning to complete BE and MS degree requirements simultaneously, be sure to submit a BE program plan with your MS application to be considered for BE aid.

Engineering Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants

Dartmouth offers a range of funding opportunities, including engineering scholarships and fellowships. These prestigious awards are granted to students who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, and a commitment to contributing to the engineering profession.

In addition to institutional aid, we encourage you to explore external funding opportunities, such as federal student loans for eligible US citizens and permanent residents as well as international student loans for our international BE students.

  • Undergraduate Fellowships

    Mazilu Fellowship

    • Eligibility: Engineering sciences majors earning an AB and/or BE or Partner School Dual-Degree Program students. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have an advisor at Thayer.
    • Application Process: Reviewed by a committee including the senior associate dean for academic affairs, the department chair, and the BE program chair.
    • Learn more about the Mazilu Fellowship.


    E.E. Just Undergraduate Fellowship

    • Eligibility: Sophomores majoring in a STEM discipline who aim to earn a PhD in a STEM discipline and are committed to the mission of the E.E. Just Community.
    • Application Process: Submit application with essay questions and a research proposal. Identify a research mentor. Finalists are selected for interviews.
    • Learn more about the E.E. Just Undergraduate Fellowship.
  • Research Assistantships

    As a PhD student, you typically enter with full funding support from either a graduate research assistantship (GRA), an external fellowship, or an internal scholarship, fellowship, or grant.

  • Teaching Assistant Positions

    If you're a BE or master’s student, you may have the opportunity to apply for teaching assistant (TA) positions. Before the start of each term, you’ll receive an email with a form to fill out to determine which classes you’re qualified to TA. However, please be aware that TA positions are not guaranteed.

  • Graduate Student Fellowships

    E.E. Just Liftoff Fellowship

    E.E. Just Graduate Fellowship

    GAANN Fellowship in Energy

    • Eligibility: PhD candidates. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident already enrolled or admitted to the Dartmouth Engineering PhD program, demonstrate financial need via FAFSA, intend to pursue a career in research and/or teaching in energy engineering, and show excellent academic records.
    • Application Process: Automatically considered upon meeting criteria.
    • Learn more about the GAANN Fellowship in Energy.

    GEM Fellowship

    External Fellowships

    Amelia Earhart Fellowship

    • Eligibility: Women pursuing a PhD conducting research in aerospace engineering or space sciences.
    • How to Apply: Details are available on the Zonta International website.

    DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program

    • Eligibility: US citizens or permanent residents studying physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences.
    • How to Apply: Details are available on the Office of Science website.

    DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship

    • Eligibility: US citizens or permanent residents pursuing doctoral degrees in applied mathematics, astrophysics, chemical engineering, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, life science, materials science, mechanical engineering, and physics.
    • How to Apply: Details are available on the Krell Institute website.

    DOE NNSA Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship

    • Eligibility: US citizens studying high-density physics, nuclear science, and hydrodynamics.
    • How to Apply: Details are available on the DOE NNSA SSGF website.

    DOE NNSA Laboratory Residency Graduate Fellowship

    • Eligibility: US citizens studying applied physics, material science, and engineering disciplines.
    • How to Apply: Details are available on the DOE NNSA LRGF website.
  • Engineering Scholarships & Grants

    Undergraduate Students

    If you’re pursuing an AB degree in engineering sciences, you may be eligible for scholarships and grants. You must apply through Dartmouth’s Office of Financial Aid.

    Learn more about undergraduate scholarships and grants.

    External Scholarships

    American Nuclear Society Graduate Scholarships

    • Eligibility: Graduate students studying nuclear science or nuclear engineering. Detailed eligibility varies, so consult the specific scholarship guidelines.
    • How to Apply: Details are available on the American Nuclear Society website.

    ASME Scholarships

    • Eligibility: Students studying mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology. No citizenship or geographic requirements are specified.
    • How to Apply: Details are available on the ASME Scholarships website.

Other Engineering Funding

Dartmouth Engineering offers additional funding resources to engineering students to help with financial support in special circumstances.

  • Thayer Barrier Removal Fund

    Eligibility: The fund is primarily available to PhD students with high financial need and scholarship-eligible master's students who may receive one disbursement, generally not more than $600, per academic year for extraordinary circumstances that fall outside of the typical cost of attendance such as emergency travel, medical co-payments or personal needs, or educational needs not covered by financial aid. (BE students should contact the Dartmouth Financial Aid office for this funding.) All requests will be kept confidential.

    How to Apply: Submit the Thayer Barrier Removal Fund Request form. (BE students should contact Dartmouth's Office of Financial Aid for this funding.)

  • Thayer Emergency Loans

    Eligibility: Short-term, interest-free loans are available for emergency needs of Thayer students.

    How to Apply: Please contact student.loans@dartmouth.edu.

  • Conference Travel Funds

    Eligibility: PhD students upon promotion to candidacy are eligible to request up to $1,000 to attend an engineering conference focused in their field of thesis research. The student does not need to be presenting research results at the conference to be eligible.

    How to Apply: Submit a written request to the PhD program director within one year of advancement to candidacy.

Financial Aid & Funding FAQs

Learn more about the Dartmouth Engineering financial aid and funding available to undergraduate and graduate students.

Contact Us

If you have questions about undergraduate financial aid, please contact:
Dartmouth Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (800) 443-3605
Phone: (603) 646-2451
Email: financial.aid@dartmouth.edu

If you have questions about graduate financial aid, please contact:
Candace S. Potter
Thayer Graduate Admissions & Financial Aid Administrator
Phone: (603) 646-3844
Email: candace.s.potter@dartmouth.edu